International Biggest Loser

Two overweight guys, Lj Littlejohn & Jared Scism, one studying abroad in Japan, the other working with international students at OC wish to face off in the ultimate weight loss challenge!

Come and follow our progress and pledge $1, $5, $10, $25, $50 or $100 per pound lost. A dollar pledge per pound with a weight loss of 10 pounds would be would a total of $10. All proceeds will benefit a new scholarship for students at Oklahoma Christian University who wish to study abroad, but may have a financial hurdle preventing them of going on a opportunity of a lifetime!

For those interested in making a pledge or contribution, please email lj.littlejohn@oc.edu. Please indicate in your email which contestant you would like to support and if it is a per pound pledge or one time pledge.

The contestant with the most raised money will have the scholarship named in his honor.

The contestant with the largest percentage of body weight lost will be given the title, "International Biggest Loser".

A final "weigh-in" will take place and the Office of International Programs on the campus of Oklahoma Christian University on December 17th, 2009.

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God had a purpose...

10 years ago, as we stood by a young Japanese girls hospital bedside we could have never guessed the deep and meaningful relationship that God had in store for us. Over the years that young girl, Reiko, became like a daughter to us! We watched as she studied the Word and with persistence was allowed to become a Christian, she was there soon after Stone was born and when we tearfully returned to the states from Japan, we joyfully welcomed her as she began her studies at OC, and we now had the privilege to be part of the next stage of her life; her wedding. Lj had the honor of walking the bride down the aisle while I got to share with her many special moments of the week leading up to her big day. Reiko is very dear to us and it was such a pleasure to be so involved in her special day. It has been such a wonderful blessing and experience to watch her grow into such a beautiful christian woman.

Reiko and I hanging out before the wedding!

Reiko pinning a rose on Lj; he had the honor of walking her down the aisle!

High fives for the "kids".

A family shot before the wedding.

Family shot after the wedding with the newlyweds!

The big family shot; American family, Japanese family and the new in-laws!

Japan Connections!

Group pictures are a must for Japan... so of course there had to be one at Reiko's wedding. Everyone that had some sort of connection with Japan (AET, missionary, Study abroad) all got into a group picture. Lesley Proctor (proctorspics) did a great job capturing the moment!

Family

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